You Would Expect the Pulse Rate of a Well-Conditioned Athlete

question 28

Multiple Choice

You would expect the pulse rate of a well-conditioned athlete to be:

• A) Higher than normal
• B) Normal
• C) Lower that normal
• D) Irregular

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